The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
Faith, Family, and Tea: Honoring Mattie Ann Jenkins with Gilchrist by Her Side
At Gilchrist, we are honored to walk alongside families during life’s most sacred moments. For the family of Mattie Ann Jenkins, that journey was one...
Hospice Care Around the World: How Other Cultures Approach End-of-Life Care — Gilchrist and Nkoaranga Palliative Care
At Gilchrist, we know that the need for compassionate, quality hospice care knows no borders. Since 2009, Gilchrist has proudly partnered with Nkoaranga Palliative Care...
Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day: A Tribute to Service at Gilchrist
Memorial Day offers a special opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many in service to our country. At Gilchrist, we not only...
Surrounded by Love: Arlen’s Journey with Gilchrist Kids
Finding Compassionate Care When Elizabeth Delcarmen Urbina Reyes first heard the word “hospice,” introduced by a doctor at Johns Hopkins, she didn’t know what to...
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Hospice Care in Underserved Communities
At Gilchrist, we believe that everyone deserves comfort, dignity, and support at the end of life, regardless of race, background, or financial situation. Unfortunately, many...
A Life Well Lived, A Legacy Well Cared For: Remembering John W. “Bill” Dornbusch and His Journey with Gilchrist
A Lifetime of Dedication—From the Ballfield to the Bridge Table Few lives are as rich in talent, service, and heart as that of John W...
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid in Hospice
When facing the complexities of end-of-life care, understanding the financial aspects can bring much-needed peace of mind. At Gilchrist, we aim to make hospice care...
Steps of Hope: Walking Together in Memory and Healing
At Gilchrist, we believe that honoring the memory of loved ones is a powerful step toward healing. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, we invite you...
Living Fully, Loving Deeply: Charles and Rachel’s Journey with Gilchrist
When you meet Charles Griffin and his wife Rachel Stevens Griffin, it’s impossible not to be moved by their devotion—to each other, to the arts,...
Honoring Healing During Counseling Awareness Month
At Gilchrist, grief support doesn’t end when a loved one passes—it’s only just beginning. As we recognize Counseling Awareness Month this April, we’re shining a...